The Tree of Wooden Clogs
On a northern Italian farm, Batistì and his wife decide to send their son Minec to school, sacrificing his help in the fields but hoping to break the cycle of poverty in the family. But when Minec’s shoe breaks while walking for miles, Batisti puts the family’s future at risk to replace the clog.
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- Cast
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The Tree of Wooden Clogs
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 28, 1978
Runtime
3h 7m
Genres
Drama
User Score
76%
Original Title
L'albero degli zoccoli
Production Companies
Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, RAI
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Description
On a northern Italian farm, Batistì and his wife decide to send their son Minec to school, sacrificing his help in the fields but hoping to break the cycle of poverty in the family. But when Minec’s shoe breaks while walking for miles, Batisti puts the family’s future at risk to replace the clog.
